Program DescriptionThe Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Health Systems Management (HSM) prepares the advanced practice nurse to manage and lead the delivery of nursing and health care in multiple settings across the health care continuum. The program will assist nurses in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to maintain and improve health care quality, efficiency, and access. The program is designed to prepare nurse leaders who can address contemporary issues in the evolving health care environment.

The goal of the HSM program is to prepare nurse managers to lead and implement change in a variety of settings and preparing highly skilled nurse managers and leaders who are committed to providing high quality and cost effective primary care services to individuals, families, and communities. The program places emphasis on providing services to the medically underserved.

At the completion of the Master of Science Degree in Nursing, the graduate will have achieved the following objectives

Admission Criteria for the Master of Science in Nursing Program1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.

2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

3. A minimum of 2000 hours of experience as a registered nurse.

4. A license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan

5. Three letters of professional recommendation with at least one from someone in supervisory capacity.

6. An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.

7. An interview with graduate facutly.

8. Note: A GRE is required for any student petitioning for admission to the program with a cumulative GPA less than 3.0.

The MSN degree with the HSM major requires 38 credit hours and 168 internship hours. The MSON is committed to flexibility in the program and therefore offers both full-time and part-time options for degree completion. Full-time study can be completed in two years with some courses offered during the summer semester. The master of science degree in nursing is conferred at the completion of the program requirements. The program is offered at the McNichols Campus, as well as University Center in Macomb. Courses are web supported, and several courses are available via online delivery. Graduates of the HSM program who have also met the appropriate experience requirements are eligible to sit for the certification examination in Nursing Administration administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Care Manager certification exam administered by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC).

In addition to the Health Systems Management degree option, post baccalaureate certificates are available in Nursing Leadership and Financial Management or Outcomes Performance Management. Each of these certificates requires 12 credit hours of graduate coursework. These certificates provide the nurse with the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in key leadership and systems management areas. Those completing the certificate may choose to apply their coursework to completing the master's degree in Health Systems Management.

Program PrerequisitesCompletion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)